Bachelor or Business Innovation and Enterprise

The Bachelor of Business Innovation and Enterprise at RMIT University focuses on the practical and creative aspects of building and transforming modern businesses. Students examine entrepreneurship, digital disruption, product and service innovation, and strategies for launching and scaling new ventures. Learning is connected closely to real-world business scenarios, often drawing on RMIT’s links with industry partners and the tech and start-up community in Melbourne.

This course runs over three years, structured across semesters. Students complete core units of study that build fundamental business skills, such as management, marketing, accounting, and finance, before moving into specialised subjects that address innovation processes, leadership for change, and entrepreneurial practice. Assessment blends individual and group projects, business planning exercises, and presentations. Students can typically expect a set number of credit points each semester, which count towards the total required for graduation.

Emphasis is placed on applied skills. Many units involve industry-based projects, internships, or placements, giving students an opportunity to work directly with Melbourne employers or start-ups. This approach ensures graduates leave with experience pitching business ideas, managing innovation, and solving challenges faced by Australian organisations. Skills learned include creative problem-solving, project management, communication, and commercial analysis.

This degree suits those interested in launching their own business, working for start-ups, leading change within existing companies, or entering fields like business development or consultancy. It attracts students keen to blend practical business understanding with innovative thinking in the context of Australia’s growing start-up and digital sectors. For details about full course structure and entry requirements, students should refer to the official university page.

• Innovation manager in corporations and SMEs
• Entrepreneur or start-up founder
• Business development manager
• Strategy or management consultant
• Product or project manager in tech and digital companies
• Roles in Melbourne's start-up ecosystem and business accelerators
• Positions in government or not-for-profit innovation initiatives

Graduates are sought after in technology, retail, consulting, and professional services sectors across Australia. Study in Australia also provides eligible students with post-study work rights under the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), along with rights to work 48 hours per fortnight during study.